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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,978

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $5,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $34,850
Base Invoice $51,512 $32,410
Cargo cover 130  
Sport Package   1,450
Prestige Package   7,850
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Navigation system   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   400
Cargo cover 124  
Sport Package   1,348
Prestige Package   7,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,953
Navigation system   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   373
Options (change) 130 14,775
Options (change) 124 13,743
Destination 995 825
Total Price $55,065 $50,450
Total Invoice $52,631 $46,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,467
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$55,065$50,450
Adjustments for Features-8,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,570$50,450
Total Invoice$52,631$46,978
Adjustments for Features-8,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,511$46,978

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$14,125$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length198.3 in185.2 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,063 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested315069%
Total Not Requested139031%

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